Russian Beet Salad

• beets↗1 can

  sliced

• lemon Jell-O gelatin↗1 package
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• prepared horseradish↗1 tablespoon
• lemon juice↗2 teaspoons
• cream cheese↗1 package
• milk or cream↗
• mayonnaise↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain beets, reserving liquid.

2. 2

   Slice beets into shoestrings.

3. 3

   Add enough water to beet juice to make 1 1/2 cups.

4. 4

   Bring liquid to boil.

5. 5

   Add jello and stir until jello is dissolved.

6. 6

   Cool and then add sugar, vinegar, horseradish, and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Add beets and pour into a 9" x 9" glass dish.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until salad is set.

9. 9

   Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise adding enough milk until it is the consistency of icing Spread over top of salad and refrigerate until serving time.